PARTICK THISTLE picked up a priceless point in their bid to beat the Premiership drop - while denting the Dons’ fading title hopes.

The Jags were good value for the goalless draw after weathering an early storm before carving out a few chances themselves.

A point was not to be sniffed at though with Ross County and Motherwell below them on the chase but the Pittodrie side were left cursing a below par performance when they needed a big display to keep up the heat on Celtic.

Dons boss Derek McInnes handed Lawrence Shankland his first start for the top team and the young sharpshooter looked lively.